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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,400 cc

S78 RCAMOT history

S78 RCA is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

S78 RCA white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
108,764 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 RCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 RCA was last recorded at 108,764 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 5,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,029 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,735 miles
Average per year
5,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,764 miles
  • 2022 – 103,029 miles
  • 2021 – 90,961 miles
  • 2020 – 79,746 miles
  • 2019 – 68,555 miles
  • 2018 – 52,585 miles
  • 2017 – 41,221 miles
  • 2016 – 31,255 miles
  • 2015 – 23,625 miles
  • 2014 – 21,921 miles
  • 2013 – 21,325 miles
  • 2012 – 20,482 miles
  • 2011 – 19,604 miles
  • 2010 – 18,689 miles
  • 2009 – 17,469 miles
  • 2008 – 16,162 miles
  • 2007 – 14,976 miles
  • 2006 – 13,878 miles
  • 2005 – 12,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,764 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear axel slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 175/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 175/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,764 miles (+5,735)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,764 miles
    Test number
    492918879645
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear axel slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 175/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 175/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass103,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,029 miles
    Test number
    898275531550
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail103,029 miles (+12,068)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,029 miles
    Test number
    277149588603
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass90,961 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,961 miles
    Test number
    448517770887
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Fail90,958 miles (+11,212)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,958 miles
    Test number
    798229386309
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass79,746 miles (+11,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    292308780834
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers worn

  7. Pass68,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,555 miles
    Test number
    271598816063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,555 miles (+15,970)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,555 miles
    Test number
    816183068960
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass52,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    371532154627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail52,585 miles (+11,364)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    183746617971
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass41,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,221 miles
    Test number
    425649609858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,221 miles (+9,966)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,221 miles
    Test number
    894050974059
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass31,255 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,255 miles
    Test number
    898834738372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,127 miles (+7,502)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,127 miles
    Test number
    691422313049
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass23,625 miles (+1,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,625 miles
    Test number
    530659858728
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass21,921 miles (+596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,921 miles
    Test number
    805041504362
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass21,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,325 miles
    Test number
    396775773293
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail21,323 miles (+841)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,323 miles
    Test number
    666695073240
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass20,482 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,482 miles
    Test number
    399751292241
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S Wiper blade slightly split

  20. Fail20,482 miles (+878)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,482 miles
    Test number
    138131092288
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S Wiper blade slightly split

  21. Pass19,604 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    19,604 miles
    Test number
    349599191202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,689 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,689 miles
    Test number
    503251980212
    • NoteRevers lights inop

  23. Fail18,689 miles (+1,220)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,689 miles
    Test number
    931251080201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • NoteRevers lights inop

  24. Pass17,469 miles (+1,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,469 miles
    Test number
    324850489427
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass16,162 miles (+1,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,162 miles
    Test number
    513839088230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass14,976 miles (+1,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,976 miles
    Test number
    361542897274
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass13,878 miles (+1,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,878 miles
    Test number
    143879996208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass12,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    12,863 miles
    Test number
    831414095223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 RCA

Does S78 RCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 RCA expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 RCA?
The MOT on S78 RCA expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 RCA done?
S78 RCA was recorded at 108,764 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 5,348 miles a year.
Has S78 RCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 RCA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S78 RCA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S78 RCA find?
S78 RCA passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips; central rear rear axel slightly corroded; front oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 10 more.

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